Take a trip with us to the Isla del Encanto and explore the colorful tapestry of Puerto Rician culture and experience a mixture of Indigenous, Spanish, and African traditions.
Honoree Martina Arroyo, soprano, with special guest speakers Mario Hamle –Metz, international opera scholar, author, & critic and Dr. Denise St. Patrick Bell, civic rights activist, cultural arts advocate, & philanthropist.
Martina Arroyo has received numerous accolades for her prolific career including appearances on the world’s foremost opera houses and concert halls. In 2013 she was a Kenndy Center Honors recipient and in 2010 she received the Opera Honors Award from the National Endowment of the art.
Ms. Arroyo will join us electronically from her Central Park home in New York City where Andrew Martin -Webber, Vice President of the Martina Arroyo Foundation, will present her with the GENVAS 2024 Icon of the Arts Award.
The event also includes a delectable luncheon featuring a charcuterie board, assorted antipastos, crudités, mini pastries, coffee, water & wine is included in the price. A portion of ticket proceeds will be used to help fund Arc Broward’s valuable programming.
This event was made possible through the generous support provided by
Jaqueline Neihaus, Mike Osceola, & Brian Hill.
Thank you!